Dawn chorus

[joshbouncesecurity]

Introduction

This feature allows companies to select a music track to play for every employee when they open the app on a particular morning. Additionally, companies can delegate this choice to a randomly selected employee, who will then choose the track for all users.

Tasks:

1. UI/UX Design:

   • Design an interface in the employer portal for selecting and uploading a music track.
   • Design an option to delegate the music choice to a randomly selected employee.
   • Design an interface for the selected employee to upload and select the music track.
   • Design a notification system to inform the selected employee of their delegation.

2. Backend Development:

   • Implement API endpoints for uploading and storing music tracks.
   • Implement logic for selecting and playing the music track when employees open the app.
   • Implement a random selection algorithm to choose an employee for the delegation.
   • Implement notification logic to inform the selected employee of the delegation.

3. Frontend Development:

   • Integrate the music selection interface into the employer portal.
   • Integrate the music upload and selection interface into the employee portal for the selected employee.
   • Ensure the music track plays when employees open the app on the designated morning.
   • Display a notification to all employees indicating the chosen music track and the employee who selected it.

4. Database Schema Changes:

   • Update the database to store uploaded music tracks and metadata (e.g., upload date, company ID).
   • Create a table or fields to log daily delegations and the randomly selected employee.

5. Testing:

   • Write and execute test cases for the music upload and playback feature.
   • Write and execute test cases for the employee delegation feature.
   • Perform usability testing to ensure the feature is intuitive and user-friendly.

6. Deployment:

   • Deploy the new feature to a staging environment for final testing.
   • Deploy the feature to the production environment following successful testing.

Rationale:

• Enhances user engagement by adding a unique and personalized touch to the daily experience.
• Promotes a sense of community and recognition within the company.

Business Case:

• User Engagement: Playing a music track and allowing an employee to choose it can make the daily app interaction more enjoyable, potentially increasing usage and satisfaction.
• Employee Recognition: Delegating the music track selection to an employee can boost morale and promote a positive company culture.
• Competitive Advantage: This feature adds a unique element to the app, setting it apart from competitors and enhancing its attractiveness to companies looking for innovative employee engagement tools.

Affected Users:

• Employees: Will hear the selected music track and see the notification when they open the app.
• Employers: Can delegate the music track selection to an employee to enhance engagement.
• Selected Employee: Can choose the music track for the day, adding a personal touch to the app experience.
• Admin: May need to support employers and employees in uploading and managing music tracks.